Events

Providence Marianwood in Issaquah invites the public to attend “Care and Feeding of the Human Spirit,” a presentation withProvidence Hospice of Seattle chaplain JP Gallien to explore the elements of our life that bring us meaning, hope and value.

The human spirit is a source of great strength and healing. Learn how to feed and care for your spirit and how to reduce energy drains and stress.

The event will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Providence Marianwood, 3725 Providence Point Dr. SE, in Issaquah. Admission is free, a Holiday Tea will be served, and everyone is welcome! Please RSVP to 425-391-2895 to reserve a seat.

Fresh from crushing grapes for the 2010 vintage, third generation winemaker Marc Mondavi of Charles Krug Winery-Peter Mondavi Family comes to Seattle as the keynote speaker at the Taste of Tulalip— an annual food and wine event at Tulalip Resort Casino held this Friday and Saturday, November 12-13.

"I was born for baking," says Buddy Valastro in his new book, "Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia" (Free Press, $25.99) which hit stores in early November. The star of the hit TLC reality show "Cake Boss," Valastro, 33, is a fourth-generation master baker born in Hoboken, New Jersey, where his family bakery Carlo's Bake Shop is located.

Buddy Valastro— also known as "The Cake Boss"— is bringing his 17-city road show "Bakin' with the Boss Tour" to Seattle at The Moore Theatre, 7pm on November 20, along with a book signing at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park at 12:30pm on the same day. More than just cakes, fondants and pies, Buddy's live interactive show and new book explore family dynamics, following your passion and living the American Dream.

I'm not sure why this is such a popular weekend for events, but Gig Harbor is experiencing another mother lode weekend of events and activities. Not to be too cliché, but there is seriously something for everyone in Gig Harbor coming up this weekend.

Wanna eat?

Brix 25 Restaurant presents a dinner with Mcrea Cellars and Salida Winery on Thursday October 14Th. Reservations required at harborbrix.com

Tides Tavern presents Dining with a Green Beret on Friday October 15Th. Buy a soldier lunch from 1:30-3:30pm.

Wanna watch?

The Gig Harbor Film Festival opens on Friday the 15th and runs through Sunday with a wide variety of films through out each day. See the entire list of films on our calendar of events at gigharborgudie.com

Encore! Theater opens its show "Captain Louie" on Friday the 15th. This is a family-friendly fun Halloween show sure to delight all ages. Runs through Halloween October 31st. encoretheater.org

Wanna learn?

The 10th Annual Gig Harbor Quilt Festival takes place October 16th & 17th with a variety of events and classes as well as the annual quilt auction to benefit breast cancer research. See all information and register at gigharborquiltfestival.org

The 4th Annual Donkey Creek Chum Festival, October 16th, once again brings the community together to celebrate the life of the salmon, through displays, arts, events and much more including kayak race and Chum Burger BBQ! gigharborguide.com

Stars & Stripes continues at the beautiful new Harbor History Museum. Enjoy this special engagement of this wonderful exhibit of a captivating collection of America's icon. harborhistorymuseum.org

There is still lots of time to get out and enjoy Gig Harbor; for a day, a night or a weekend. Join us in Gig Harbor at one of our fabulous inns, hotels or bed and breakfasts and say farewell to summer Gig Harbor style!

Slide right from summer to fall in Gig Harbor. I'm hearing a lot of whining out there. Summer over? Don’t fret! Even if it may be cool, late Summer and Fall there is still so much to do around here. In fact there is so much stuff coming up in September and October its easier to just give you the entire list. So check out the calendar at gigharborguide.com for all the details. Keep on enjoying summer right to the bitter end!

Submitted by Susie Beresford, Edmonds and Snohomish County Community Reporter

Friday, August 13th, 2010, 3:17pm

I just checked out A Taste of Edmonds and filled up on yummy treats while checking out the wonderful things for sale! Danielle Garfoot and her twins, Morgan and Riley loved Kranial Komfort's hats and headbands. While we sat and ate, I even won a t-shirt for answering the question...How old is Edmonds? Do you know the answer? The crowds were already building and this looks like it's going to be another successful event for the Chamber!